Dragon Quest Monsters
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Shack Chat: What was your favorite reveal from Nintendo Direct June 2026?The Shacknews team discusses their favorite reveals from the Nintendo Direct June 2026 presentation, covering titles like Kingdom Hearts 4, Xenoblade: Genesis, and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Several staff members expressed excitement for the Ocarina of Time remake, while others highlighted unique announcements like DayZ on Switch 2 and the HD-2D Final Fantasy Resonance.
Round Up: All the PS5 Reveals from the Nintendo Direct for June 2026Several PlayStation 5 titles were revealed during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, including new gameplay for Kingdom Hearts 4 and an expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2. Square Enix also announced a new Final Fantasy RPG, a collection for Kingdom Hearts, and remasters of Tales of Eternia and Muramasa. Other PS5 announcements included Dragon Quest Monsters, Atelier Karia, and a Jujutsu Kaisen-themed game.
Kingdom Hearts 4 is coming to Switch 2 as first gameplay trailer releasedSquare Enix has released the first gameplay trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4, confirming its launch on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. The trailer showcases Sora's new abilities in the city of Quadratum. Additionally, all previous Kingdom Hearts collections will receive native Switch 2 ports on October 8.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World arrives in DecemberSquare Enix has announced that DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World will be released on December 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features over 500 monsters and follows dual protagonists Bianca and Nera on a journey to revive the world of Witherwood.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Mina The Hollower, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Star Fox 64 being prominent. Recent news includes Dragon Quest announcements, a Resident Evil 4 demo, and new mobile app and NSO additions.
Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event reveals DQ12 restart with new title, DQ11 Switch 2 port, and the return of Dragon Quest Monsters seriesDuring a 40th-anniversary event, Square Enix revealed that Dragon Quest 12 has restarted development under the new title Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams and will be delayed. Additionally, Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026, and a new monster-taming spinoff, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, was announced for multiple platforms.
Dragon Quest Monsters Finally Drops Nintendo Exclusivity with a New PS5 GameA new Dragon Quest Monsters game, titled Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, has been announced for PlayStation 5, marking a significant shift from the series' traditional exclusivity on Nintendo platforms. This title, known as Dragon Quest Monsters 4 in Japan, will be the first mainline entry on a PlayStation console since Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 on the PlayStation 1 in 2002. Further details and gameplay information are expected soon.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey Review - More than mere imitationLumenTale: Memories of Trey is a creature-collecting RPG from Beehive Studios that offers a visually appealing experience with a focus on team-based combat and a unique story. While it draws heavily from Pokémon, it introduces mechanics like shared SP and TP meters, and a Holoken device for environmental interaction. Despite its strengths in aesthetics and combat systems, the game suffers from pacing issues in its narrative and a clunky Holoken power system.